Shooting shots off someones shoulder is very unreliable. At least I have always found it that way. Even worse with loud heavy recoiling rifles.

Mike,

Not using the PHs, or doesn't he use them?

I have a set of folding sticks too but find them a pain unless there is a blackamatic to go with them. Certain terrain requires sometimes requires them - eg lots of low bushes but where longer shots are required.